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Ice Forecasts

Issued 10:00 AM EST 9 December 2016 Today Tonight and Saturday

Ice Edge

First ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4915N 5330W to 4945N5405W to 5015N 5605W to 5130N 5520W to 5330N 5530W to 5430N 5645W to5550N 5955W to 5755N 6120W to 6005N 6345W to 6000N 6300W to 5935N6155W then northward. Sea ice west and north of the ice edge.

Second ice edge estimated from Quebec near 5030N 5920W to 5120N5750W to 5115N 5715W to 5040N 5730W to Newfoundland near 5035N5725W. Sea ice east and north of the ice edge.

Iceberg Count

Warnings (In effect)

East Coast - north of Cape St. Francis

Issued 8:00 PM NST 09 December 2016

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 7:51 PM NST 9 December 2016 A low pressure system east of Belle Isle Bank will continue tointensify as it tracks northeastward to lie northeast of the marinedistrict by Saturday morning. Gale to storm force southwest towesterlies are expected in its wake over eastern waters.

Marine interests are advised that a storm warning is in effect forFunk Island Bank. Gale warnings are in effect for Strait of BelleIsle - eastern half, South Coast, East Coast, Belle Isle Bank, andNorthern Grand Banks.

Marine interests are also advised that freezing spray warnings are ineffect for Strait of Belle Isle, Gulf waters, and Northeast Coast.